Michkov, who is hoping to be the first Flyer to win Rookie of the Year, was named October's top rookie after posting nine points in his first 10 games. That's the eighth-best 10-game start to a career by a Flyer,

To be clear, from Day 1 of training camp Tortorella has left little doubt he thinks the world of Michkov. The winger’s work ethic, competitiveness and internal fire have endeared him to the Flyers’ often tough-to-please coach. Yes, there’s a nearly half-century age gap between the two, but there seems to be a real affection there.

Matvei Michkov may be turning heads in Philadelphia, but the Flyers' rookie winger caught the attention of the NHL. On Friday, the NHL named the 19-year-old the Rookie of the Month for October after he led all rookies with four goals and nine points.

The Philadelphia Flyers were missing a familiar face during Thursday's 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Flyers fans were caught off guard before the game when the team announced that rookie forward Matvei Michkov would be a healthy scratch. After the win, head coach John Tortorella explained his decision.

Michkov paces all rookies in October to win Rookie of the Month honors. Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov (4g-5a, 9pts in 11 GP) who led all rookies in goals and tied for most points has been named NHL Rookie of the Month for October.

The Philadelphia Flyers announced Friday that forward Matvei Michkov won October's NHL Rookie of the Month. MM39 HAS ARRIVED. Congrats to Matvei Michkov on being named the @NHL 's Rookie of the Month for October. #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/j6ZOhJhGFr

After a rocky start against the St. Louis Blues, Philadelphia Flyers’ superstar rookie Matvei Michkov found himself benched by head coach John Tortorella as part of a learning experience.